In just a few weeks time, the mystical fantasy world ofWarcraftwill be presented on the big screen for the first time, when this video game adaptation hits theaters on June 10. To get fans ready for this immense adventure, Legendary Pictures has presented a new preview, where directorDuncan Jonesoffers some insight into this immense undertaking, giving us a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the production. We also hear from a number of different crew members who reveal how the size and scope of this massive movie is unparalleled to anything that has come before.
The preview fromLegendary’s YouTubepage sheds new light on this fantasy adventure set in the realm ofAzeroth, which has enjoyed peace for hundreds of years. Now thismagical landstands on the brink of war as its civilization faces a fearsome race of invaders.Orc warriorsare fleeing their dying home to colonize another. As a portal opens to connect the two worlds, one army faces destruction and the other faces extinction. From opposing sides, two heroes are set on a collision course that will decide the fate of their family, their people and their home. So begins a spectacular saga of power and sacrifice in which war has many faces, and everyone fights for something.
TheWarcraft moviestarsTravis Fimmel,Dominic Cooper,Ben Foster,Paula Patton,Toby Kebbell,Ben Schnetzer,Robert KazinskyandDaniel Wu. This action epic is directed byDuncan Jonesfrom a script he co-wrote withCharles Leavitt.Warcraftis a Legendary Pictures, Blizzard Entertainment and Atlas Entertainment production.
Warcraftis produced byCharles Roven,Thomas Tull,Jon Jashni,Alex GartnerandStuart Fenegan.Jillian Share,Brent O’Connor,Michael MorhaimeandPaul Samsserve as executive producers.Rob Pardo,Chris Metzen,Nick CarpenterandRebecca Steel Rovenco-produce.Warcraftwill go up against a pair of sequels on June 10, Lionsgate’sNow You See Me 2and Warner Bros.‘The Conjuring 2.
Warcraftcould be the movie that helps revitalizevideo game adaptations, since only one movie,Lara Croft: Tomb Raiderhas made over $100 million domestically, althoughThe Angry Birdsmovie recently crossed $150 million worldwide after its first weekend in theaters. We’ll have to wait and see ifWarcraftcan be the second movie to crack $100 million domestically. Until then, take a look at this new behind-the-scenes preview forWarcraftand stay tuned for more information on this video game adaptation.
